I am posting this for Hildy Langewis, coordinator of CDFA. Please help!! OK folks. Want to see what rescue is all about? Sit down. Ferrets confiscated at an agricultural inspection station 7/18. Call goes out to volunteers, someone will pick up ferrets that evening. Volunteer picks up ferrets, heads east into AZ, stops at truck stop and notices a bad tire. It is now after 9pm. She is afraid to drive to Las Vegas on a bad tire, so calls a friend for help. Friend arrives, they determine it would be best to wait until the weekend to go to Vegas. Here is where she made her mistake - tried to sneak back into California with the ferrets. Was caught and cited, ferrets confiscated. I'm on the phone for over an hour last night, trying to calm her and determine what exactly happened (past my bedtime BTW). At 8am this morning I get a call from Mr. S., director of the pest exclusion program (oversees the ag stations) informing me that the ag station rescue program is suspended until I get a letter to all the volunteers, stating what has happened and how serious an offense this has been. This letter has to be carried by all volunteers and presented each time they pick up a ferret. Mr. S also stated that if this happened again the program would be canceled, and the volunteer would be arrested. Arrested and thrown in jail! All over 2 ferrets. We rescue 60-70 ferrets a year from ag stations. Folks, we need to stress to everyone that the situation in California is serious. Ferret lives are at stake. People are not taking this seriously. What will you do today to help legalization? To help ferrets? Our volunteer will have to appear in court and a fine may be levied. I will keep this group apprised of the situation. I am asking for donations to cover her expenses. If you would like to help, donations can be sent to: Califiornia Domestic Ferret Association P.O. Box1991 Los Altos, CA 94023 Thank You, Hildy Langewis Rescue Coordinator PS I am accepting applications from folks willing to take over the position of Agricultural Inspection Station Rescue Coordinator. Call or email if interested. Must be organized, computer literate, and possess excellent phone skills. Management experience a plus. Pay = satisfaction in helping ferrets. Expenses: all expenses are paid by the coordinator i.e. phone, postage, paper, copying, etc. Volunteers for ag stations pay their own gas etc. phone 650 917-0346 email [log in to unmask] PPS Arizona ferret lovers desperately needed to help with Yermo, Needles, Blythe, Vidal Junction, and Winterhaven ag stations. Please help spread the word!! [Posted in FML issue 3484]